JeffCo school board names interim head coach, athletic director of Hueytown High School

The Jefferson County Board of Education, seen in this file photo, approved a batch of personnel changes today in preparation for the new school year. (Evan Belanger/ebelanger@al.com)

HOMEWOOD, Alabama -- At the recommendation of Superintendent Craig Pouncey, the Birmingham Board of Education voted unanimously today to promote Scott Mansell to the position of interim head coach and athletic director of Hueytown High School.

The promotion takes effect Friday.

Pouncey said the promotion of Mansell, a teacher at Hueytown High School, comes after the resignation of Mark Stephens, former head football coach and athletic director.